Archive for October, 2007

D’Antoni’s system named Nash

“It definitely is Mike’s system”

Dan Bickley The Arizona Republic Oct. 31, 2007 12:00 AM If Judgment Day is nearing for Mike D’Antoni’s notorious, glorious system, then maybe we should all get something straight first: He doesn’t have a … via Arizona Republic

Mavs’ Dirk Nowitzki guards what little privacy he has left

“If I want some money over the summer in Germany, I’ve got to go to ask her to get some.”

By BRAD TOWNSEND / The Dallas Morning News btownsend@dallasnews.com Between bites of roast chicken, potatoes and Caesar salad, Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki playfully fielded questions about his personal … via Denton Record-Chronicle

Nash Plays Down Spurs Bid Talk

“I would love to own Spurs, but I don’t have a spare 300million in my back pocket, so it’s not going to happen”

Basketball star Steve Nash has played down reports he is plotting a takeover bid for Tottenham Hotspur, but concedes he would ‘love’ to be involved with the club in the future. via Football365

NBA fans on lookout for funny business this season

“Some of those games, you’re like ‘Wow, those are bogus calls,’ “

Matt Paulson , Tribune NBA conspiracy theorists unite. The philosophizing fanatics who have been preaching for years that the fix is in are armed this season with some proof. via East Valley Tribune

Lakers, Rockets Open Campaign At Staples Center

The Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets begin their 2007-08 campaigns when they battle tonight at the Staples Center. via TheIndyChannel.com

The power of three

The Spurs rely on a three-star system to win championships. The Mavs used it to put their franchise on the map with the Big Three of Steve Nash, Michael Finley and Dirk Nowitzki. And now the Celtics are the latest team to put three stars together in hopes of winning a championship, but a closer look reveals that the NBA is a league of trios. Here’s how we break them down:

The best Spurs

C/F Tim Duncan SG Manu Ginobili PG Tony Parker Read more

amNewYork NBA Preview: Time is now for Phoenix and Nash in West

The 62nd NBA season tips off Tuesday. Here1s a preview of what to look for in the Western Conference. via Newsday.com

Sean Marks Finally Finding his Feet in NBA

“When I left New Zealand, I was too young to vote”

GETTING COMFORTABLE: Tall Black Sean Marks is finally settling down nicely in the US, gaining citizenship last week and a spot on the Phoenix Suns’ NBA roster as the likely backup to one of the league’s … via Stuff

Suns notebook: Playoff suspensions dead issue for Suns

“I’m not into worry about what Stern is doing”

Jerry Brown , Tribune As soon as NBA commissioner David Stern decided to bend his own rules and pardon transgressions of “an archaic rule” by his referees concerning some forms of gambling, Suns fans raced to … via East Valley Tribune

NBA Beat: Referee scandal forces Stern to rethink policy

“I don’t think anything is set in stone. But I appreciate the collaboration Commissioner Stern and I have had.”

By Scott Howard-Cooper - showard-cooper@sacbee.com Last Updated 1:37 am PDT Sunday, October 28, 2007 Story appeared in SPORTS section, Page C14 Commissioner David Stern decided that some rules pertaining to … via The Sacramento Bee

Recap: Seattle vs. Phoenix

Chris Wilcox had 27 points and nine rebounds to lead Seattle over Phoenix 121-108 in the preseason finale for both clubs. via Press of Atlantic City

Suns’ ‘invaluable’ Gentry never stops learning

“If that opportunity doesn’t come, I’m very happy to be here. My wife and I talk about it a lot. This is the best situation I’ve been in 20 years. Our staff has the best chemistry of any staff I’ve been on. We’re as prepared as any team.”

Paul Coro The Arizona Republic Oct. 27, 2007 07:47 PM There are people in the NBA who get the credit. via Arizona Republic

Steve Nash not worried that window of opportunity closing on NBA title

“We’ve had some bad breaks. “That’s not necessarily the only reason we lost, but I don’t think it’s the style either.”

In Steve Nash’s mind there’s no such thing as a window of opportunity. Nash’s Phoenix Suns have come close to reaching the NBA final the last three years but the Victoria native doesn’t think time is running … via The Spirit of Rock CHOM

Nash would have provided hope

Now that the customary six years of mourning has passed — actually, six minutes were sufficient for most — the National Basketball Association returns tonight to Vancouver to remind fans here how they were … via Ottawa Citizen

GMs tip Bargnani for big year

Toronto Raptors forward Andrea Bargnani was voted the international player most likely to have a breakout season in 2007-08 in the sixth annual survey of the league’s general managers. via The Toronto Star